A Denver District Court judge on Thursday ruled petitions submitted to recall two Democratic lawmakers are valid, setting in motion the first ever recall election of a state lawmaker in Colorado history.
"The petitions here substantially comply with law," Judge Robert Hyatt said.
Gov. John Hickenlooper shortly after the decision announced the recalls elections will be held Sept. 10.
"Recalls are a fundamental right of Colorado citizens," Hyatt said in his oral decision from the bench.

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